Kidney Diet Tips Blog
The kidney diet can be challenging. Kidney Diet Tips helps make sense of all the kidney diet 鈥渞ules鈥 for those with chronic kidney disease or on dialysis.
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Is Watermelon Safe for a Kidney Diet?
The question frequently comes up about watermelon in the dialysis diet. Some patients are told to avoid watermelon…March 16, 2011 -
Hemodialysis and fluid intake: How much to drink?
Last updated: June 25, 2026 People on in-center hemodialysis usually have dialysis treatments three times a week. The…June 24, 2014 -
Corn for a Kidney Diet
Last updated: June 22, 2026 The newest Food Facts Friday post is all about corn. One of the…July 27, 2018
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鈥淟imiting鈥 Vs. 鈥淎voiding鈥 Foods
Diet recommendations for people with kidney disease can be confusing. Does everyone need to restrict potassium and phosphorus?…October 5, 2021 -
New! Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Tastes of America
A few years ago when I was traveling around the country, I bought a cookbook from every city…September 22, 2021 -
Food Facts Friday: Cauliflower
Perhaps best known as the broccoli look-alike on raw vegetable platters, cauliflower is a more versatile vegetable than…September 10, 2021 -
Buying Groceries Online: Tips and Tricks to Get You Started
Grocery shopping is a chore some of us don鈥檛 like, but since eating is important, off to the…August 24, 2021 -
Benefits of Plant-Based Eating in Kidney Disease, Part 2
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discussed how plant-based diets affect weight, blood pressure, diabetes and…August 17, 2021 -
Back to Basics: 5 Tips to Lower Fluid Intake
Fluid is a hot topic with people who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) or are on dialysis. As…August 10, 2021 -
Benefits of Plant-Based Eating in Kidney Disease, Part 1
Traditionally, plant-based diets have been considered the wrong choice for some patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) due…July 27, 2021 -
Probiotics for People on Dialysis
Gut health plays a huge role in how well the body鈥檚 immune system works. Poor gut health can…July 13, 2021 -
Back to Basics: Sodium Intake, Why is it Important?
Sodium is a mineral that either occurs naturally in foods or is added during manufacturing. Most people consume…June 2, 2021 -
Home Dialysis Myths
Deciding with your doctor what mode of dialysis best suits your clinical needs and lifestyle can feel daunting.…May 18, 2021 -
5 Tips to Lower Phosphorus Levels
Phosphorus is a mineral in the body that helps build strong bones, aids in metabolism, and helps muscles…May 12, 2021 -
Some Like It Hot: Tips for Flavoring with Hot Sauce
Hot sauce is a go-to flavor enhancer for some of our favorite foods and is a great choice…May 4, 2021